The Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1, to complete a three-game sweep of their National League Division Series on Monday night in Phoenix. The Dodgers will open the best-of-seven NLCS against the Chicago Cubs or Washington Nationals on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger connects for a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger falls in the dugout after catching a foul ball by Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jeff Mathis during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger follows through on an RBI ground out during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chris Taylor (3) scores on an RBI ground out by Cody Bellinger as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis waits for the throw during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chris Taylor (3) scores on an RBI ground out by Cody Bellinger against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) walks back to the mound after giving up a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Paul Goldschmidt (44) watches a foul ball during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte (4) follows through on a base hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger (35) connects for an RBI ground out as Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke follows through during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) can’t catch a home run hit by Arizona Diamondbacks Daniel Descalso during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger follows through on an RBI ground out during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger follows through on an RBI ground out during the first inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) talks to catcher Jeff Mathis, right, after giving up a base hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Turner (10) follows through on a base hit against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) looks down after giving up a base hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) hits against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers Justin Turner (10) fields a ground out by Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke during the third inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, left, talks with catcher Austin Barnes in the dugout during the third inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger connects for a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig (66) salutes teammate Cody Bellinger (35) as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers Cody Bellinger (35) greets Yasiel Puig (66) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger falls in the dugout after catching a foul ball by Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jeff Mathis during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Daniel Descalso (3) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks Daniel Descalso (3) high fives David Peralta after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) high fives Curtis Granderson (6) after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Austin Barnes (15) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The Dodgers’ Austin Barnes, right, celebrates with Yasiel Puig in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Austin Barnes (15) high fives teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Austin Barnes (15) high fives teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) watches from the dugout after being pulled from the game during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) is pulled from the game during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) is cheered by the crowd after being pulled from the game during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker looks down after being hit in the helmet by a pitch as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes and umpire Gerry Davis check on him during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks Christian Walker (53) is hit by a pitch during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker helmet falls off after being hit in the helmet by a Los Angeles Dodgers pitch during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker looks down after being hit in the helmet by a pitch as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes and umpire Gerry Davis check on him during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) is pulled from the game by manager Dave Roberts (30) during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) leaves the game during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The Arizona Diamondbacks watch during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ David Peralta (6) can’t make the catch on a hit by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger during the ninth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Turner (10) is tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Iannetta during the ninth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 3-1 to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers fans hold a broom during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks Paul Goldschmidt (44) strikes out to end game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 3-1 to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 3-1 to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 3-1 to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 3-1 to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1, to complete a three-game sweep of their National League Division Series on Monday night in Phoenix. The Dodgers will open the best-of-seven NLCS against the Chicago Cubs or Washington Nationals on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger pours champagne on Yasiel Puig as they celebrate in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda celebrates in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda celebrates in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chase Utley celebrates in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig celebrates in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger celebrates in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda celebrates in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig celebrates in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig celebrates in the clubhouse after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Law enforcement officers guard the swimming pool after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Arizona Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Law enforcement officers guard the swimming pool in right field after game 3 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Arizona Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

As much as the 21-game lead made the final five weeks of the regular season seem unnecessary, the Dodgers play in their NL Division Series made them look irrelevant.

The Dodgers turned it back on over the past week, rediscovering the relentless offensive approach that led to their summer runaway and unveiling a made-over Yu Darvish to put the finishing touches on a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 3-1 victory at Chase Field on Monday night.

With the win, the Dodgers advance to the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row, the third time in the past five years and the fifth time in the past 10. The best-of-seven NLCS will begin Saturday at Dodger Stadium with the Dodgers hosting either the Chicago Cubs or Washington Nationals.

The final five weeks of the regular season had a spring training feel to them – the outcome of the games was really meaningless, the clubhouse was overcrowded and the lineups often featured an assortment of names that wouldn’t be around when the action started in earnest.

“Yeah, September was weird for us,” Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager said. “Having that lead, we kind of got loose for a little bit. I think the first game (of the NLDS) kind of set the tone for us. We came out and we were right back on it, playing the way we had all year.”

The Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers six times during those lazy late-summer days. This created an air of danger around this NLDS matchup. The Dodgers did not share those concerns, expressing the confidence of a 104-win team and discounting the import of those late-season losses.

“I mean, we were playing our worst baseball of the season at the time,” third baseman Justin Turner said before the series started.

The congested clubhouse was cleared out last week and the focus returned. Now that each one mattered again, the at-bats got longer. The Dodgers had 40 at-bats with runners in scoring position in this series (10 without a hit in Monday’s clinching victory). The Diamondbacks had only nine (one in Game 3). The Dodgers trailed for only 3½ innings of this series (all at the start of Game 2 which they won).

“Those were the best three games of team offense in a row that I’ve ever seen, certainly in a playoff environment,” Dodgers GM Farhan Zaidi said. “The way these guys grinded at-bats, tried to just win every pitch. It wasn’t always reflected in the score. But a lot of the little walks and just guys getting on base kind of extended innings.”

With a chance to close out the series Monday night, they put former Dodger Zack Greinke through the wringer, forcing him to throw 54 pitches just to get through the lineup once, 71 to get through three innings. Six of the first 11 Dodger batters took him to a full count.

“I didn’t really notice it until the third inning. He was already in the 70s and I just thought, ‘We did our job,’” Seager said.

“That comes to having the history with everybody. We’ve played them a lot. We know how he pitches. He lives on the corners. He wants you to expand the zone. Knowing that going in, we were able to stay in the strike zone. That was huge.”

That only produced one run (after Chris Taylor led off the game with a double). One for his first 12 postseason at-bats (with six strikeouts), Cody Bellinger made it two with a solo home run in the fifth inning.

But Greinke had thrown 103 pitches by the end of that inning and surrendered another solo home run to Austin Barnes leading off the sixth.

While Greinke was being ground down by the Dodgers’ extended at-bats, Darvish was cruising. Locked in to his new mechanics, he tormented the Diamondback batters with a revived slider and an explosive fastball.

Darvish retired 14 of the first 15 batters he faced, allowing only a bunt single to Ketel Marte in the first inning before Descalso got a fat slider and sent it into the Chase Field pool – the only splash made there Monday.

“He was unbelievable,” a champagne-soaked Clayton Kershaw said after the game. “From the first pitch on, he was the best I’ve seen him – throwing strikes constantly, working ahead in the count, throwing 97 (mph), sometimes 98, just so much life.

Darvish slipped out of cruise control in the sixth when he hit pinch-hitter Christian Walker with two pitches. The first caught the knob of his bat sending Walker back in for more. The second clipped his helmet and Dave Roberts went to his bullpen rather than test Darvish’s ability to re-focus.

Bill Plunkett has covered everything from rodeo to Super Bowls to boxing (yeah, I was there the night Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear off) during a career that started far too long ago to mention and eventually brought him to the OC some time last century (1999 actually). He has been covering Major League Baseball for the Orange County Register since 2003, spending time on both the Angels and Dodgers beats.

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